Kunming Must See

Kunming Must See will lead you to the highlights of Kunming which you should never miss during you tour in this ancient city. In this page you will find what to see in Kunming including natural and historic attraction, shows and shopping malls. Now, please come with Top China Travel to start your impressive Kunming tour.

Recommended attractions: Stone Forest, Western Hill and Dragon Gate, Yuantong Temple, Flower-and-Bird Market

Stone Forest, a typical scenic of karst topography, is a nature wonder in Kunming. The forest covers an area of 400 square km, including both large and small forests with other scenic spots.

 

Western Hill, located at the west bank of Dianchi, is set in mountains well covered by evergreen woods and filled with sweet songs by lovely birds.

 

Yuantong Temple, located on the south side of Yuantong Hill, is the largest and most active temple in Kunming with a history of over 1,200 years.

Flower-and-Bird Market, Located on Yongdao Street, downtown Kunming was originally the site selling flowers, birds, pets, insects and goldfishs to the locals. As business prospered, it has begun to attract more and more visitors, and has gradually developed into an enchanting shopping and sightseeing center with a true local flavor.

 

Kunming Must-see Performances

Recommended Shows: Yunan Impression Show - Dynamic Yunnan, Experience the Puer Tea Culture

Yunan Impression Show - Dynamic Yunnan is a grand and unique dance musical that richly depicts the strong flavor of the life of ethnic minorities in Southwest China. 

Duration: About 2 hours
Time:20:00-22:00
Venue: Kunming Auditorium


 

Venue: Teahouse in Kunming
Kunming is a city produced Puer Tea. So the tea culture makes Kunming a city connected with ancient China.
 

 

Kunming Must-see Shopping Malls

Recommended shopping malls: Golden Horse & Jade Chicken Square, Nanping Shopping Mall

Golden Horse & Jade Chicken Square is a traditional piece of architecture. The emblem of the city of Kunming is composed of a golden horse and a jade chicken. It was designed according to a popular legend about Dianchi Lake.

Location: At Jinbi Lu

What to buy: handcrafts, souvenir


 

Nanping Shopping Mall, a new landmark of Kunming city that not only attracts a large number of local residents as well as tourists.

Location: Nan Ping Street, Wu Hua Area, Kunming
What to buy: commodities, electrics, local Snacks
 

 

Recommended China tour to Kunming: 10 Days Yunnan tour to the Lost Horizon (Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la-Kunming)

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